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INDUSTRIAL MIST PRECIPITATOR
TYPE IMP
AIR BOSS®MODEL 38 SERIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Principle of Operation and General Description ..................................................................................3
II. Installation ...........................................................................................................................................4
A. Unpack ..........................................................................................................................................4
B. Select Mounting Location..............................................................................................................4
C. Installation of Precipitator..............................................................................................................4
D. Wiring............................................................................................................................................4
III. Operation..............................................................................................................................................4
IV. Maintenance.........................................................................................................................................5
V. Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................5
VI. Recommended Spare Parts.................................................................................................................6
VII. Outline Drawings
150 CFM Parts ...................................................................................................................................7
150 CFM - Outline Drawing with Inlet Flange or Pipe (424396).........................................................8
150 CFM - Outline Drawing with Inlet & Outlet Flange or Pipe (424397)...........................................9
300 CFM Parts ..................................................................................................................................10
300 CFM - Outline Drawing with Inlet Flange or Pipe (424399)........................................................ 11
300 CFM - Outline Drawing with Inlet & Outlet Flange or Pipe (424398)..........................................12
600 CFM Parts ..................................................................................................................................13
600 CFM - Outline Drawing (429436)................................................................................................14
VIII. Electrical Schematic (150, 300, 600 CFM).........................................................................................15
IV. Electrical Parts List (150, 300, 600 CFM)...........................................................................................16
V. Diagram..............................................................................................................................................17

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I. PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION & GENERAL
DESCRIPTION
The TRION Industrial Precipitator is a two-stage, dual
voltage, electronic air cleaner designed to remove
particulate matter from gas.
In the rst stage of operation, the particles to be collected
pass through an ionizer where they are electrically
charged, by a corona discharge, regardless of their size.
In the second stage of operation, these charged particles
pass into a collector where they are electrically attracted
and collected.
The ionizer consists of electrically charged, 24 Ga.
stainless steel spiked blades supported between
grounded electrodes. The collector consists of a series
of parallel plates arranged so that each alternate plate is
electrically grounded. The charged plates are of the same
polarity as the ionizing bladed and charged particles so
that they repel, while grounded plates, being of opposite
polarity, attract.
Three distinct functional components comprise the
complete cleaner:
1. An ionizer to ionize the particulate matter in the gas.
2. A collector to collect the ionized particles.
3. A power supply to furnish the high voltage direct
current required by the ionizer and collector.
Usually, this particular model series is applied to collect
particulate matter in the form of mist. When collected, the
particles coalesce into liquid droplets of adequate weight
causing them to roll off the vertically positioned collector
plates where they drain away to a predesignated location.
The ionizing and collecting sections are primarily
constructed of aluminum, can be easily handled, and
slide into the cabinet like drawers. A perforated steel
bafe, located on the discharge side of the collector
section, provides protection especially on units installed
with an open discharge. The bafe also slides into the
cabinet like a drawer. All three of these components are
accessible through a single, side mounted, access panel.
Internally, the following materials are exposed and
subjected to the gas ow through the cabinet:
• Aluminum
• Stainless Steel
• Mild Steel
• Silicone Rubber
• Nylon
• Glass Fiber Reinforced Polyester
The steel cabinet contains two pre-drilled mounting bars.
Depending on the specications, the cabinet is provided
with pipe anges, both on the inlet and the outlet for “in-
line” installation or with a pipe ange on the inlet and an
open outlet for free discharge installation. The inlet ange
contains a ame arrestor which serves as a strainer as
well as protection against any possible aming caused by
arc over in the collector. The ame arrestor is required
on all applications using the Model 38. Appropriate
location placement for the piping/threaded lter type must
be included for system protection. This arrestor must be
ordered separately.
The power supply is contained on the unit access panel
in a weatherproof enclosure. It converts the alternating
current input into the high voltage direct current necessary
to energize the ionizing and collecting sections. Supply
line power is connected to the unit in a weatherproof
junction box (IP-54) and is delivered to the transformer
primary through an oil proof cable connected to the
enclosure through a quick connect tting. In addition to
the necessary high voltage components, the secondary
contains a pilot light to indicate proper operating voltages.
For 220-240 VAC units, a 1.2 Amp fuse is installed for
added protection in the terminal block in the eld wiring
junction box. The TRION part number for the 5 mm x 20
mm fuse is 151678-001.
Clean Air
Dirty Air
Prelter Ionizer Collection
Plates
Power
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II. INSTALLATION
A. UNPACK
Normally, the shipment is packaged in one container
including the entire unit, completely assembled and with
instructions. Any shipping damage noted upon receipt
should be immediately referred directly to the carrier and
a claim led. When receipt has been cleared, all crating
and blocking used in shipment should be carefully
removed.
B. SELECT MOUNTING LOCATION
Consideration must be given to three main points when
selecting the mounting location.
i. Temperature
The temperature of the gas ow through the precipitator
must not exceed +160 degrees F and also be low enough
so that all vapors and/or mists have fully condensed into
particulate matter prior to entering the unit. The purpose
may be defeated if warm materials pass through the
unit in a gaseous state, then condense into mist down
stream from the collector element. Adequate duct runs
between the contaminate and the precipitator, or a chill
means, must be provided to lower the gas temperature
to a satisfactory point. The minimum temperature to
which the unit should be exposed is +20 degrees F.
ii. Positioning
Although the unit will operate in any position, it is primarily
designed for vertical upow. The important factor to keep
in mind when positioning is the adequate drainage of
collected materials and with the unit in the vertical upow
position, this feature is best facilitated.
iii. Service Access:
Adequate space should be provided in front of the access
panel for ease in access panel and internal component
removal.
C. INSTALLATION OF PRECIPITATOR
1. Disconnect primary cable from power pack.
2. Remove access panel hardware and panel. Place
in safe location being careful not to deform the high
voltage spring contacts in the under side.
3. Remove ame arrestor, ionizer, collector and outlet
bafe and place them aside with access panel if
ange type lter unit.
4. The internal surfaces of the cabinet are treated with
a light-weight oil to protect the unpainted metal from
rust and corrosion prior to packing for shipment. The
preserving oil should be thoroughly ushed away
with an adequate solvent prior to mounting.
a) Refer to Drawings for mounting bolt hole
dimensions.
b) Be sure ame arrestor is properly installed in inlet
ange before connecting the mating ange of the
adjoining duct run.
c) If a threaded/pipe type lter, install arrestor in inlet
piping where a ange connection exists to install/
access the inlet ducting.
5. Thoroughly clean all installation dirt from the cabinet,
then reinstall ionizer, collector and outlet bafe.
6. Reinstall and secure access panel.
D. WIRING
Connect alternating voltage as specied through a
service switch, to the connections provided in the
junction box located on the side of the unit. Refer to the
electrical parts list and schematic.
III. OPERATION
Energize the unit. The pilot light should glow, indicating
the ionizer and collector are correctly powered. Arcing
and cracking accompanied by a ickering of the pilot
light may be noted when the unit is rst energized. If
it occurs, it is probably due to some small amount of
foreign material in the system or collector and should
quickly subside. If the pilot light is dim, or does not glow,
when the unit is energized or prolonged, arcing occurs,
refer to Troubleshooting, page 5.
WARNING
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
WARNING
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED TO BE PERMANENTLY
CONNECTED TO FIXED WIRING. IT SHALL BE
PROVIDED WITH A MEANS OF DISCONNECTION
FROM THE SUPPLY HAVING A CONTACT
SEPARATION OF AT LEAST 3 MM IN ALL POLES.
THE MEANS OF CONNECTION IS NOT FURNISHED
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IV. MAINTENANCE
NOTE: EXERCISE THE NORMAL PRECAUTIONS
WHEN WORKING WITH HIGH VOLTAGE.
Theprecipitator,whenappliedtoliquidparticulatematter,is
self-cleaning to a degree. The continual run-off of collected
material provides a cleaning action. Periodically, however,
the components should be inspected and cleaned.
Depending on the type and amounts of materials collected,
the various components become dirty in different periods
of time. Frequent inspection after initial start-up is best
practical method to establish a routine maintenance
schedule for any given material being collected.
To remove components:
1. Disconnect primary cable at tting on power pack.
2. Remove access panel hardware and remove
access panel. When removing and placing it down,
be careful not to deform the high voltage contacts
located on the under side.
3. Pull components from cabinet. Place on smooth at
surface to avoid deforming.
Any coatings of contaminant build-up on ionizing blades can
normally be removed with a small amount of solvent applied
with a cloth. Exceptionally stubborn coatings on blades may
require removal with a very ne emery cloth, carefully used.
Use emery cloth on at surface of blade, not on points.
When necessary, after prolonged use, the complete
ionizer and collector plate sections may require a good
manual cleaning with warm water and a non-foaming,
non-corrosive detergent. Care should be taken in handling
throughout the operation. High pressure commercial
spray devices (such as a car wash) usually do a good job.
Periodically, the surfaces of the components within the
power pack should be wiped clean and the securement of
connections checked. Access to the power supply is gained
by removing the primary power cable and power pack cover.
V. TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE: EXERCISE THE NORMAL PRECAUTIONS
WHEN WORKING WITH HIGH VOLTAGE.
A. PILOT LIGHT (LED) DIM:
1. Check to see that primary power is supplied to power
supply and that LED is good.
2. If power is supplied to the power supply, and the pilot
light is dim, it is an indication that there is a short
circuit, either in the power supply or the ionizing-
collecting elements. It can be isolated to one or the
other by energizing the power supply with the ionizer
and collector elements removed from the cabinet. If
the light glows bright with the elements removed
from the cabinet, the short is then in the ionizer or
the collector sections. It can be further isolated to
one or the other by energizing one at a time with the
other removed.
• Power Supply Shorts: Pilot light dim or out with
ionizing-collecting elements removed. Replace
power supply.
• Ionizer Shorts:
• Bent or deformed ionizer blades. Remove
and replace.
• Dirty insulators. Clean.
• Foreign objects between charged and
ground potentials. Remove.
• Collector Shorts:
• Foreign object between plates.
Remove.
• Bent or deformed plates. Straighten.
• Dirty insulators. Clean.
B. EXCESSIVE ARCING:
1. Loose or damaged ionizing blade. Replace.
2. Large particle of foreign material lodged between
the collector plates. Remove.
3. Bent collector plates. Straighten.
4. Loose high voltage connection or deformed high
voltage contact spring. Correct or replace as
necessary.
5. Ionizer and/or collector excessively dirty. Refer to IV.
Maintenance.
C. LOW OR REDUCED EFFICIENCY:
1. Dirty ionizing blades and/or collector components.
Refer to cleaning instructions under IV. Maintenance.
2. Increase in gas ow above the unit rating. Reduce
ow.
WARNING
HIGH VOLTAGE IS PRESENT INSIDE CABINET. DO
NOT DEFEAT COVER INTERLOCK ARRANGEMENT.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT FROM SUPPLY AND WAIT
ONE MINUTE BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE
WITHIN THE CABINET.

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3. Increase in particulate concentration above unit
rating. Reduce concentrations.
4. Low secondary voltage. The ionizer voltage should
be -13 KVDC +/- 500 VDC. The collector voltage
should be -6.5 KVDC +/- 500 VDC. The ionizer
current should be between 0.5 and 1.5 mA.
5. Loose or faulty high voltage connection between
power supply and ionizer-collector elements. Check
secondary wiring from power supply to high voltage
contact springs. Check high voltage contacts to be
sure they are contacting both ionizer and collector.
VI. RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS
ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. QTY SUGGESTED
AAll 120 VAC Input Power Supply 267232-120 1
All 240 VAC Input Power Supply 267232-240
BLED Assembly 241101-020 1
C Spring Contact 221952-001 1

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TRION
Part Number
Weight
(lbs.)
Inlet
Connector
Outlet
Connector
Part Number
Flame Arrestor
Power Supply
120 240
VAC VAC
439057-001
-029 141 2” Flange _ 322792-001 1 0
0
1
-002
-030 145 3” Flange _ 322792-002 1 0
0
1
-003
-031 150 4” Flange _ 322791-002 1 0
0
1
-008
-036 147 2” Flange 2” Flange 322792-001 1 0
0
1
-009
-037 155 3” Flange 3” Flange 322792-002 1 0
0
1
-010
-038 165 4” Flange 4” Flange 322791-002 1 0
0
1
-015
-043 138 2” Pipe _ 322792-001 1 0
0
1
-016
-044 141 3” Pipe _ 322792-002 1 0
0
1
-017
-045 143 4” Pipe _ 322791-002 1 0
0
1
-022
-050 141 2” Pipe 2” Pipe 322792-001 1 0
0
1
-023
-051 147 3” Pipe 3” Pipe 322792-002 1 0
0
1
-024
-052 151 4” Pipe 4” Pipe 322791-002 1 0
0
1
-061
-062 159 6” Flange _ 322791-001 1 0
0
1
-060
-059 183 6” Flange 6” Flange 322791-001 1 0
0
1
150 CFM PARTS
NOTES:
1. The part number for the Ionizer Cell for all units on this page is 422728-011. Only one required.
2. The part number for the Collector Cell for all units on this page is 422729-003. Only one required.
3. Flame arrestor not supplied but required in pipe inlet applications.
VII. OUTLINE DRAWINGS
OUTLINE DRAWINGS (SUBSEQUENT PAGES)
The “weatherproof power pack” and “weatherproof junction box” are designed to offer protection to IP-54. The junction
box for 220-240 VAC models is furnished with a terminal block for connection of eld installed supply power wiring.
The terminal block is earthed to the junction box through the earth terminal (PE) and includes a 1.2 Amp fuse for the
line connection (L). A third unfused terminal is included for the neutral (N) supply wire. A strain relief connector for
connecting a supply cable to the junction box, suitable for cable diameters of 4.8 to 7.9 mm, is furnished. It is packaged
with the junction box.

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150 CFM - Outline Drawing with Inlet Flange or Pipe (424396)

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150 CFM - Outline Drawing with Inlet & Outlet Flange or Pipe (424397)

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TRION
Part Number
Weight
(lbs.)
Inlet
Connector
Outlet
Connector
Part Number
Flame Arrestor
Power Supply
120 240
VAC VAC
439057-004
-032 156 2” Flange _ 322792-001 1 0
0
1
-005
-033 160 3” Flange _ 322792-002 1 0
0
1
-006
-034 165 4” Flange _ 322791-002 1 0
0
1
-007
-035 174 6” Flange _ 322791-001 1 0
0
1
-011
-039 162 2” Flange 2” Flange 322792-001 1 0
0
1
-012
-040 170 3” Flange 3” Flange 322792-002 1 0
0
1
-013
-041 180 4” Flange 4” Flange 322791-002 1 0
0
1
-014
-042 198 6” Flange 6” Flange 322791-001 1 0
0
1
-018
-046 153 2” Pipe _ 322792-001 1 0
0
1
-019
-047 156 3” Pipe _ 322792-002 1 0
0
1
-020
-048 158 4” Pipe _ 322791-002 1 0
0
1
-021
-049 164 6” Pipe _ 322790-001 1 0
0
1
-025
-053 156 2” Pipe 2” Pipe 322792-001 1 0
0
1
-026
-054 162 3” Pipe 3” Pipe 322792-002 1 0
0
1
-027
-055 168 4” Pipe 4” Pipe 322791-002 1 0
0
1
-028
-056 178 6” Pipe 6” Pipe 322791-001 1 0
0
1
-057 179 4” Flange 6” Flange 322791-001 1 0
-065* 162 3” Pipe 3” Pipe 322792-002 1 0
300 CFM PARTS
NOTE:
1. The part number for the Ionizer Cell for all units on this page is 422728-012. Only one required.
2. The part number for the Collector Cell for all units on this page is 422729-002. Only one required.
3. Flame arrestor not supplied but required on pipe inlet applications.
* Stainless Steel Ionizer & Collector Cell
• Ionizer Part No. 431318-001
• Collector Cell Part No. 431319-001

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300 CFM - Outline Drawing with Inlet Flange or Pipe (424399)

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300 CFM - Outline Drawing with Inlet & Outlet Flange or Pipe (424398)

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Part Number
Weight
(lbs.)
Inlet
Connector
Outlet
Connector
Part Number
Flame Arrestor
Power Supply
120 240
VAC VAC
439057-063 355 8” Flange 8” Flange 322791-003 1 0
439057-064 355 8” Flange 8” Flange 322791-003 0 1
600 CFM PARTS
NOTE:
1. The part number for the Ionizer Cell for all units on this page is 422728-013. Two are required.
2. The part number for the Collector Cell for all units on this page is 422729-005. Two are required.

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600 CFM - Outline Drawing (429436)

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VIII. ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC
GRN/YEL
BOX MOUNTING RECEPTACLE
PRIMARY LEAD AND PLUG ASSY
ENCLOSURE COVER
ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE ASSY
GRN/YEL
267239-001 REV -
JUNCTION BOX ASSY
LED
GRN
COLLECTOR
C
A
BBLK
WHT
COLLECTOR IONIZER
BLK
WHT
IONIZER
BLK
GRN
WHT 120 V, 50-60 HZ, 1Ø
LINE
GROUND
NEUTRAL
BLK
RED
LED
120 VAC
CATHODE
ANODE
NEUT
GRD
POWER SUPPLY
RED
BLACK
BLK
WHT
BOX MOUNTING RECEPTACLE
PRIMARY LEAD AND PLUG ASSY
ENCLOSURE COVER
ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE ASSY
LED
JUNCTION BOX ASSY
267239-002 REV -
COLLECTOR
CGRN/YEL
A
BBLK
WHT
COLLECTOR
BLK 1
BLK 2
GRN/YEL
1.2 A. FUSE L
WITH EARTH (GROUND)
220-240 V, 50-60 HZ, 1Ø
PE
N
IONIZER
GRN/YEL
BLK
WHT
IONIZER
BLK
RED
LED
240 VAC
CATHODE
ANODE
NEUT
GRD
POWER SUPPLY
RED
BLACK
GRN/YEL
BLK 1
BLK 2
120V
220-240V

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IV. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST
150 CFM
QTY
300 CFM
QTY
600 CFM
QTY Item TRION Part No. Description
1 1 1 1 267232-120 Power Supply - 120 VAC Input Voltage
267232-240 Power Supply - 240 VAC Input Voltage
1 1 -
2
268678-001 Primary Plug and Receptacle Assembly
120 VAC Input Voltage - 150 and 300 CFM
268678-003 Primary Plug and Receptacle Assembly
240 VAC Input Voltage - 150 and 300 CFM
- - 1
268678-002 Primary Plug and Receptacle Assembly
120 VAC Input Voltage - 600 CFM
268678-004 Primary Plug and Receptacle Assembly
240 VAC Input Voltage - 600 CFM
1 1 1 3 241101-020 LED Assembly
1 - -
4
422728-011
Ionizer Cell- 1 - 422728-012
- - 2 422728-013
1 - -
5
422729-003
Collector Cell
- 1 - 422729-002
- - 2 422729-005
4 4 4 6 122732-002 Insulator (HV Contact)
2 2 2 * 221952-001 HV Contact
2 4 8 * 242037-002 Spiked Ionizer Blade
2 2 4 * 220081-001 Insulator, Ionizer Cell
2 2 4 * 220146-001 Insulator, Collector Cell

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V. DIAGRAM
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5
1
4
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